Accounts executive

Job Description – Account Executive (Software Company)

Job Title:

Account Executive

Department:

Accounts & Finance

Location:

[Chennai]

Reports To:

Finance Manager / CFO

Industry:

Software / IT Services

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Account Executive to manage our day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will handle invoicing, reconciliation, accounts receivable/payable, GST filing, and support compliance needs, especially for software service transactions and SaaS-based billing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Billing & Invoicing:

- Generate and send accurate invoices to clients based on software licenses, services, or subscriptions.

- Maintain recurring billing cycles (monthly, quarterly, yearly).

- Follow up on outstanding payments and manage accounts receivable.

2. Accounts Management:

- Maintain general ledger and journal entries.

- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

- Bank reconciliation and daily cash flow monitoring.

3. Taxation & Compliance:

- Prepare monthly GST returns and TDS filings.

- Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations.

- Coordinate with external auditors for audits and financial reporting.

4. Payroll Support (If applicable):

- Support salary processing and statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT).

5. Reporting:

- Prepare MIS reports – revenue, expenses, outstanding receivables.

- Support financial budgeting and forecasting.

6. Software Tools:

- Use accounting software like Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or ERP.

- Update and maintain financial data in CRM/ERP systems.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field.

- 2–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in an IT/software company.

- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance in India.

- Proficient in Tally, Zoho Books, MS Excel.

- Good communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in SaaS billing or subscription-based invoicing.

- Ability to work independently and handle confidential data.

- Exposure to internal financial controls and audit processes.

Working Hours:

Full-time | Monday to Saturday (or as per company policy)

Preferred Language: Tamil, English and Hindi

Salary Range:

[25000 CTC]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person